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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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